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D278 XJX

1987 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,796 mi
Last recorded90,796 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 XJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,796 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both outer sills coroding

both rear wheel arches coroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,796 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills coroding

both rear wheel arches coroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,431 miles

rear wheel arches poor

under body very heavily crroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear gearbox mounting badly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2009 90,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear gearbox mounting badly worn

rear wheel arches poor

under body very heavily crroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,054 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 89,324 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 89,322 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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D278 XJX is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D278 XJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D278 XJX registered?

D278 XJX is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D278 XJX safe to buy?

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